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The City of Oshawa is committed to delivering exceptional services, spaces, and experiences and to promoting a positive, safe, respectful and welcoming environment at our facilities.

Please be aware: Aggressive behaviour, harassment or coarse language will not be tolerated and may lead to ending interactions.

Responding to inappropriate behaviours

The safety and well-being of the public, our employees and visitors to our facilities is a top priority.

Behaviour that will not be tolerated

The following examples are considered disrespectful and inappropriate behaviour but are not limited to:

Aggressive or intimidating approaches to another individual (Verbal Assault) or having the potential of inciting Violence or is in contravention of the Human Rights Code
Threats and/or attempts to intimidate or Harass
Sexual harassment: examples include but are not limited to sexual advances or demands, threats, leering, sexually suggestive or obscene comments or gestures, unwelcome remarks, jokes, innuendoes, propositions or taunting, unwanted attention, physical contact of a sexual nature, sexual assault
Attempts to goad or incite anger in others
Throwing of articles in a deliberate or aggressive manner
Actual or attempted aggressive approaches to another individual including physical or Verbal Assault
Theft of property
Illegal consumption of alcohol or drugs or other substances
Possession of weapons
Vandalism of any kind to a City Facility
Refusal to abide by City Facility rules and/or posted notices
Discriminatory comments: examples include racial, gender based or ethnic slurs etc.
Engaging in a course of annoying, threatening or harassing conduct
Harassment which may include the displaying of material or the use of language that is intolerant of human rights
Contravention of City By-Laws, Policies or Procedures; Provincial or Federal Laws
The use of all cell phones, cameras, video recording devices, personal digital devices, or any other equipment with video or photographic abilities in change rooms and public washrooms

Our policies

Respect Check for our Recreational facilities

Respect in our facilities

The Respect Check Policy outlines what happens when inappropriate behaviours occur in City facilities or any service, program, or event.

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Trespass Notices

Communicates corporate standards for addressing Prohibited Conduct at City facilities and the issuance of Trespass Notices.

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Frivolous, Vexatious or Unreasonable Requests

A policy for use of municipal resources while providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.

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Complaint Management and Resolution Policy

The process to make a complaint if you are unhappy with the delivery of City services, or did not have a positive experience.

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